Registered Respiratory Therapist

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift. The role includes patient assessment, diagnostics, and administering prescribed therapies under physician orders.

Proficiency with pulmonary labs and related cardiopulmonary testing is expected. Requirements include AMA-approved RT program graduate, Georgia licensure, NBRC RRT, BLS, ACLS/ALS, NRP and PALS certifications or within specified hire timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program.
• Current licensure by the Georgia Composite Board.
• Current RRT credential recognized by NBRC.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certifications or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• PALS certification or obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Knowledge of equipment for routine and critical respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and performs diagnostics.
• Administers prescribed therapy per physician orders.
• Supports cardiac and pulmonary testing including ECG, echocardiography, stress tests, and EEG where competent.

Skills

Clinical equipment operation

Cardiopulmonary testing

Patient care

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program

Tools

Pulmonary lab equipment

Job description

## Registered Respiratory TherapistApply: Warner Robins, Georgia: Full time: Posted Today: JR103425**Work Shift:**Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)Assesses patients, performs diagnostics, assists, and consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Administers the prescribed therapy to patients based on physician orders. May also be required to become proficient in the operation of Pulmonary Lab, cardiovascular and neurology equipment and in the performance of related duties except where additional licensure is required. Performs in areas of cardiology including electrocardiograms, echocardiography, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, and electroencephalography where deemed competent. Qualifications: Education & Training: Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapist educational program. Experience: None Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current licensure by the Composite State Board of Georgia. Current RRT as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS and NRP certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Current AHA/ARC PALS certification or obtained within nine (9) months of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must have good working knowledge in the use of equipment used for the diagnosis and treatment of patients receiving routine and critical respiratory care.Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**36**FTE:**0.9